Public Relations Account Executive

December 11, 2023

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LaunchSquad

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LaunchSquad is an award-winning public relations and creative communications agency with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Chicago$1. .$1

Public Relations • Technology • Social Media • Marketing • Video

51 - 200

Description

• LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology, consumer lifestyle and media companies like Waabi, Climeworks, The Trevor Project and On Running. • LaunchSquad Public Relations Account Executives are evolving public relations professionals. They are active participants on four accounts responsible for developing new and existing storytelling opportunities for clients. They have experience developing subject matter expertise for complex topics and can quickly dive into learning about new technology products and services. Account Executives are known for well-researched, structured bylines and thoughtful, concise pitches. They actively build new relationships with key media contacts and find new proactive media opportunities for clients. They develop and write key pieces of thought leadership content for executives. They are good at the work and can balance competing priorities and objectives across four teams. Team leaders rely on Account Executives to produce consistent, high-quality results. New teammates rely on Account Executives to share knowledge and guide day-to-day work.

Requirements

• 3+ years of public relations experience • Experienced project manager with a knack for staying organized and working across multiple competing projects and timelines • Proficient writer and editor • Media pitching experience preferred • Passion for consuming the news and following media trends; interest in technology is a plus • Effective facilitator of information and reliable, consistent collaborator on teams • Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills • Track-record of sustained, high-quality work in fast-paced environments • Writing samples and/or media placements encouraged

Benefits

• Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development • Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental • 401K matching program • Generous paid family leave • Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off • Sabbatical leave • Wellness stipend • Virtual first, work from anywhere • People and community oriented with in-person team gatherings